Purple Gang Walking Tour
From wikipedia: Founded 1920s Founding location Detroit, Michigan, United States Years active 1910s − 1932 Territory Detroit Criminal activities Murder, extortion, theft, armed robbery, kidnapping,
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Homestead Savings Bank Celebrates 130 Years in Albion
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Albion- In May of 1981, Homestead Savings Bank was completed where it stands now. The building is twice the size
Meet Darwin McClary, Albion’s new city manager
There was a Meet and Greet for Albion Michigan’s new city manager Darwin McClary at the Ismon House, second floor, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
When Albion got a Southern Flavor
In 1922, there were some changes to the community of Albion Michigan. It was just after World War I, and the immigrants who were hired
Live Music at the Festival of the Forks, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
The Festival of the Forks 2019 began Friday afternoon with a cruise-in, then the Forks 5K run. Here on a bandstand provided by Diemert Construction
Coca-Cola Mural Announcement
Big News is coming soon about the Coca-Cola Mural restoration project. This mural was created at least 100 years ago, and is a focal
Restore the Coca-Cola Mural
Restore the coke Mural We have until November 3, 2019 to raise $50,000 for a major art project in Albion, Michigan. If we can reach
Lopez Taco House Historical Profile
Lopez Taco House began when Maria Lopez began to appreciate that her talents for cooking might lead to a business opportunity. Maria Antonio Ortez was
Cascarelli’s Historical Portfolio
Cascarelli’s Albion is perhaps the longest-standing business in downtown Albion, Michigan. Read here to learn more history of this business. Robert Cascarelli was born in